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LD55 CJE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,806 mi
Last recorded128,806 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,806 miles

Body has Damage all around

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 19 Feb 2022 116,217 miles

Body has Damage all around

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 94,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,252 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,252 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,322 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,542 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,201 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,608 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,608 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

O/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,136 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washers poor performance

Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washers poor performance

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,396 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,396 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,694 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 24,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,773 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 15,546 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LD55 CJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD55 CJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD55 CJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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